The Los Angeles Chargers are considered 5.5-point favorites over the New England Patriots in Week 8 of the 2021 season. The over/under is set to 48.5 points, per Tipico Sportsbook.
That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 48.5 points.
My score prediction for the game is a 31-21 win for the Chargers, with a combined total of 52 points. So if I was putting money behind my prediction, I’d bet the over.
As for game picks, the majority of analysts are favoring Los Angeles.
| Expert | Pick |
| Nate Davis (USA Today) | Patriots |
| Mike Jones (USA Today) | Chargers |
| Mike Clay (ESPN) | Chargers |
| Matt Bowen (ESPN) | Chargers |
| Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Chargers |
| Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) | Chargers |
| Gregg Rosenthal (NFL Media) | Patriots |
| Bleacher Report | Chargers |
Sunday’s game will begin at 1:05 p.m. PT and will be televised on CBS.